05-10-2015, 07:02 AM
I have done a lot of work up at the Raglan Mine in Northern Quebec which has a similar fly-in and fly-out operation. Lots of people live in Montreal with no problem at all. The benefit of Rouyn Noranda, which is the main base they fly out of, is the large work force with mining experience who live there. They still fly onward from there to Montreal, Toronto and Quebec a few days a week, but 90% of the workforce have lived in Rouyn their entire lives and continue to do so. They also benefit from the large number of mining service companies located in the Rouyn area. Cost savings then come from not having to transport as many people and cargo from other areas.
Incidentally, the only reason Glencore flies their planes to Pearson is that the flight crew is based there and that is where the maintenance is done. When I have to go to Raglan, it is convenient for me, but the flight out of Toronto is perennially empty; I've been the only one on it on a few occasions.
In any case, it's a good catch for YKF.
Incidentally, the only reason Glencore flies their planes to Pearson is that the flight crew is based there and that is where the maintenance is done. When I have to go to Raglan, it is convenient for me, but the flight out of Toronto is perennially empty; I've been the only one on it on a few occasions.
In any case, it's a good catch for YKF.